Archive for April, 2010

Suit Up!

04/15/10

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Like filing your taxes, shopping for a guy’s “monkey suit” has got a bad rap. But, we’re swooping in to tell it like it is – man style. So, here’s the low down on procuring a man’s signature fashion item - the suit.

Shopping for a suit doesn’t have to be a bad experience – really! Shopping at a smaller specialty store may provide you a higher level of service and an appropriately edited collection of the best of the best.

You don’t have to spend an arm and leg – seriously! The quality, selection and styling is streamlined and has come down in price.

Tailored to perfection – you can just buy a great suit off the rack, but make sure the alterations are all about you. A skilled tailor can make all the difference. A well-tailored suit should fit like it was created exclusively for you.

Don’t wear your dad’s old suit. Get with the times. Suiting today is more modern with contemporary, slimmed down lines. Color-wise understated stripes, plaids, solids, rich traditional shades and beautiful shades of tan and grey for spring are all acceptable. Suits can be dressed up or dressed down – customizable based on occasion.

The best news, however, is that Haberdash offers all the above and is now offering a sweet deal on suits - 30% off on all suits all the time.

Can’t do any better than that - Period!

Making The Transition

04/08/10

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Finally guys we’re seeing some signs of spring, ‘bout time right? Before you know it, you’ll be catching a ball game, grabbing a brew outdoors and exploring Chi-town by foot.

 

So as the new season is around the corner – it’s time to dust off your favorite spring clothes and infuse your wardrobe with a few new must haves. In our quest to educate the evolved modern man – here’s a quick style summary for this ‘in between’ period.

 

Outerwear

 So hard to find the right jacket for the job – don’t you think? It’s either too casual too formal; too stiff. So, let’s dumb it down to three essentials. One, the sport coat – and no it’s not your dad’s navy blazer. It’s way more current, lightweight, playful – subtle patterns, prints and plaids –really easy to just throw on. Dress it up for a day at the office or pair it with denim for a fun night out. Two, for a ‘wet’ day, try an updated trench, light weight with a modern fit and construction. Three, for the super-relaxed, the baseball jacket - updated and totally in the now.

 

Down Low

 Pants – Lightweight, great colors (stone, light-blue, tan, green). Patterns including plaids and checks are emerging this season, either in classic chinos for a slightly dressed -up look or five-pocket styles for a more dressed down look.

 

Shorts – so cool and so fun – solids, plaids, even reversible – totally utilitarian! Cool hues and great soft cotton fabrics!

 

Up Top

 As we’ve discussed in an earlier blog post entitled Be Buttoned Up on 3/2/10, the woven shirt is the way to go, fun and wrinkly for spring. However, nothing can replace the relationship between a man and his polo shirt. This season, polos are done in the most incredible, rich rainbow of colors – pure bright as well as understated subtle tones.

 

There you have it…our take on spring. So pull yourself together and head outdoors. Cheers!